Neverland Ranch
Sycamore Valley Ranch, formerly Neverland Ranch or Neverland Valley Ranch, is a developed property in Santa Barbara County, California, on the edge of Los Padres National Forest. It stands 6 mi north of Los Olivos. Its history begins in 1982.
A park & preserve, 6 mi north of Los Olivos
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 350K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 99% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Santa Ynez is the nearest base
Santa Ynez is 9 miles south, with 8 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, June, September, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 68–84°. When to go ↓
Established in 1982
Neverland Ranch dates from 1982. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
Here are the months at Neverland Ranch, with their weather.
Neverland Ranch
Sycamore Valley Ranch, formerly Neverland Ranch or Neverland Valley Ranch, is a developed property in Santa Barbara County, California, on the edge of Los Padres National Forest. From 1988 to 2005, it was the home of the American singer Michael Jackson. The ranch is about five miles (8 km) north of the unincorporated community of Los Olivos, and about eight miles (13 km) north of the town of Santa Ynez.
- Type
- Park & preserve
- Established
- 1982
- Area
- 2,716 acres
- Wikipedia readers
- 350K a year
Where to stay near Neverland Ranch
For a bed close by, look to Solvang (23) and Buellton (14).
Solvang
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
5,944 people
11 mi south of Neverland Ranch
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Neverland Ranch | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solvang | 11 mi south | 15 min | 23 14 hotels · 1 motel · 7 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 5,944 | $950K | B+ |
| Buellton | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 14 7 hotels · 4 motels · 3 campgrounds | 5,158 | $837K | B− |
| Santa Ynez | 9 mi south | 15 min | 8 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 4,467 | $1,163K | — |
| Santa Maria | 24 mi northwest | 35 min | 34 19 hotels · 13 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 111,390 | $532K | D |
| Los Olivos | 6 mi south | 10 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 1,038 | $1,523K | — |
| Los Alamos | 11 mi west | 15 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 1,163 | $831K | — |
| Lompoc | 23 mi west | 35 min | 18 13 hotels · 5 motels | 43,315 | $473K | C− |
| Goleta | 25 mi southeast | 40 min | 13 12 hotels · 1 motel | 32,401 | $1,062K | C+ |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
More places people know lie within 69 miles.
120 mi National forestLos Padres National Forest
49 mi MuseumMission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa62 mi LandmarkLanding of the first Filipinos
32 mi GardenLotusland
32 mi LandmarkPresidio of Santa Barbara
30 mi MuseumSanta Barbara Museum of Natural History
33 mi Zoo & aquariumSanta Barbara Zoo
68 mi MuseumFort TejonPhoto credits
Los Padres National Forest: Taken by Antandrus, Public domain · Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa: Stephen Lea, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lotusland: brewbooks from near Seattle, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Presidio of Santa Barbara: Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History: Jllm06, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Santa Barbara Zoo: Dakart at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Fort Tejon: Yellowute at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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Before visiting Neverland Ranch
What town is Neverland Ranch near?
Los Olivos, CA, about 6 miles south.
When is the best time to visit Neverland Ranch?
March, April, May, June, September, October and November, with highs of 68–84°.
How far is Neverland Ranch from Bakersfield?
About 73 miles northeast of Bakersfield, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Neverland Ranch?
Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX), about 23 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope (BUR), about 105 miles.
Where should I stay near Neverland Ranch?
Solvang (11 mi, 23 places to stay), Buellton (11 mi, 14 places to stay) and Santa Ynez (9 mi, 8 places to stay).
Local tips in Los Olivos
Ask a question, or answer one, in Los Olivos’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.